Getting a Good Heart [Family Worship lesson in Proverbs 16:16–19]

What are the prerequisites for godly speech? Proverbs 16:16–19 looks forward to the midweek sermon. In these four verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that wisdom, uprightness, and humility are the prerequisites for godly speech.

The devotional emphasizes that godly, beneficial speech stems from a heart cultivated through wisdom, uprightness, and humility, rather than material wealth or association with the proud. Drawing from Proverbs 16, the message clarifies that true wisdom and understanding, gained through fellowship with God, are far more valuable than gold or silver, while departing from evil requires a steadfast commitment to righteousness and a humble spirit content in God's provision. Ultimately, the speaker underscores that conforming to the example of Christ—who embodies wisdom, righteousness, and humility—is the path to cultivating a heart that overflows with good and godly speech.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Speaking Before the King [Family Worship lesson in Proverbs 14:33–15:4]

How should we use out tongues? Proverbs 14:33–15:4 looks forward to the sermon in this week’s midweek meeting. In these seven verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that we should use our tongues as those imaging God, before the eyes of God. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Bearing Witness as Image Bearers [Westminster Shorter Catechism 77—Theology Simply Explained]

Pastor walks his children through Westminster Shorter Catechism question 77—especially explaining how God has given each of us an unique set of experiences that place us under obligation to T.H.I.N.K. before we speak.

Q77. What is required in the ninth commandment? The ninth commandment requireth the maintaining and promoting of truth between man and man, and of our own and our neighbor’s good name, especially in witness-bearing.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Fruitful Words and Fruitful Work [Family Worship lesson in Proverbs 13:1–6]

How does a man image God? Proverbs 13:1–6 looks forward to the sermon in this week’s midweek meeting. In these six verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that one way a man images God is by fruitfulness in words and work. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Discrete Words and Diligent Work [Family Worship lesson in Proverbs 12:15–28]

What does walking with God involve? Proverbs 12:15–28 looks forward to the sermon in this week’s midweek meeting. In these fourteen verses of Holy Scripture. the Holy Spirit teaches us that walking with God involves godly speech, and diligence, in the path that leads to eternal life. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Wise in Words and Work [Family Worship lesson in Proverbs 12:1–14]

What good is good sense? Proverbs 12:1–14 looks forward to the sermon in this week’s midweek meeting. In these fourteen verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that good sense causes a man to use his mouth and his hands in a fruitful and blessed way. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Blessed Words of the Wise [Family Worship lesson in Proverbs 11:9–14]

What makes a city to rejoice at the benefit of the righteous but at the elimination of the wicked? Proverbs 11:9–14 looks forward to the sermon in this week’s midweek meeting. In these six verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that a city rejoices over the righteous especially because of how they use their mouths. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

All Ears [2025.01.29 Midweek Sermon in Proverbs 10:6–21]

Either we will be a harmful "fool of lips" or a man who is all ears

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The Blessedness of a Wise Mouth [Family Worship lesson in Proverbs 10:6–21]

What use is wisdom? Proverbs 10:6–21 looks forward to the sermon in this week’s midweek meeting. In these sixteen verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that wisdom produces either life-giving or life-destroying words. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Good Things Only from Good Hearts [2024.10.27 Morning Sermon in Matthew 12:33–37]

The necessary evidence of a changed heart is a mouth that is full of good things about Jesus.

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What Our Words Tell Us [Family Worship lesson in Matthew 12:33–37]

What is so significant about our words? Matthew 12:33–37 looks forward to the morning sermon in public worship on the coming Lord’s Day. In these five verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that our words show what’s in our heart, which shows what we truly are. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Longing for the World of Well-Used Mouths [Family Worship lesson in Psalm 120]

What does slander do? Psalm 120 looks forward to opening portion of morning public worship on the coming Lord’s Day. In these seven verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that slander hurts brethren and provokes God’s wrath. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Holy and Reverent Lips and Life [Westminster Shorter Catechism 54—Theology Simply Explained]

Pastor walks his children through Westminster Shorter Catechism question 54—especially explaining how we are to conduct ourselves in the holy fear of God in His worship, and in our lives.

Q54. What is required in the third commandment? The third commandment requireth the holy and reverent use of God’s names, titles, attributes, ordinances, word and works.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Lord of the Mouth, Eyes, and Heart [2024.10.06 Evening Sermon in Numbers 22:13–35]

Our most basic faculties depend upon the Lord, Who sees and judges our hearts in all that we do.

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God Opens the Mouth and Eyes, and Sees the Heart [Family Worship lesson in Numbers 22:13–40]

What do we learn from a talking donkey? Numbers 22:13–40 looks forward to the evening sermon on the coming Lord’s Day. In these twenty-eight verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the Lord opens the mouth, opens the eyes, and sees the heart.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

When to Save Your Breath [Family Worship lesson in Proverbs 23:9]

Pastor teaches his family a selection from “the Proverb of the day.” In this verse of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that if we haven’t been assigned to talk, and the Lord Himself means little to someone, we mustn’t spend wise words on them.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

T.H.I.N.K. Before You Speak [Children's Catechism 100—Theology Simply Explained]

Pastor walks his children through Children’s Catechism question 100—especially explaining how we must only speak what’s true… helpful, important, necessary, and kind.

Q100. What does the ninth commandment teach us? To tell the truth.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

The Value of Words and Names [Children's Catechism 99—Theology Simply Explained]

Pastor walks his children through Children’s Catechism question 99—especially explaining how names are valuable as our neighbor’s most precious earthly possession, and words are valuable as being created to worship God and image Him in serving others.

Q99. What is the ninth commandment? The ninth commandment is, Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Speaking Up for Justice [Family Worship lesson in Proverbs 31:8–9]

Pastor teaches his family a selection from “the Proverb of the day.” In these two verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that Christians should speak up for those who can’t do so, both as citizens and as magistrates.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

Relating Rightly to God, His Law, and His People [Family Worship lesson in James 4:11–12]

Why is speaking against our brother so bad? James 4:11–12 prepares us for the second serial reading in public worship on the Lord’s Day. In these two verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that speaking against our brother puts us at odds with the law and with God Himself.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)